Combat Feeding Engineering Support / Process Engineer

• Ability to assess the assembly, integration and operation of bioreactors, microbial fermenters, micronutrient biosynthesis, pyro-/electrolytic and catalysis equipment.

• Independently review biotechnology research and development reports and associated data.

• Provide technical feedback on review of technical documents relating to bioreactors, bioprocess engineering design, review of microbial growth data, nutrient and biomass production.

• Familiarity with biosynthetic process control equipment, food extrusion process and 3D food printing technology.

• Assist government researchers and engineers with technical reviews, including review of test data and drawings, participating in and contributing to project and programmatic reviews.

• Assist with preparing and reviewing safety procedures and reports, focusing on food safety, post processing, and compliance with FDA standards.

• Conduct technical testing, collection and analysis of technical data and ability to assimilate the data into technical reports.

• Assist with technical demonstrations, operational assessments, safety and reliability reviews, testing and evaluation of food products, post-processing technologies, and prototype ration components.

• Independently conduct market investigations to acquire needed equipment or components to support post-processing methods.

• Research and evaluate emerging/developmental biomanufacturing processes and food processing technologies that can be applied to or advance the development bioprocess equipment to improve efficiency, output, or simplify the overall process.

• Conduct technical testing and evaluation of post-processing performance, assess food prototypes, and assist with product development of products to support forward deployed nutrition efforts.

• 2-5 years of experience in biochemical, electrochemical, or process engineering.
• Experience in microbial-origin food, biosynthetic fermentation, biotechnology, food processing and
• food stabilization techniques.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have strong communication skills to work with stakeholders and team members effectively.
• Be able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to work with stakeholders and team members effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical, Electrochemical, or Process Engineering or a related field.